Daily Archives: Tuesday, December 24, 2024
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Xi urges economic shift as city inaugurates new Chief Executive
Chinese President Xi Jinping urged the casino hub to diversify its economy as Sam Hou Fai was sworn in as the city’s new Chief Executive Friday ... -
Fruitful year for visitor figures, all goals should be reached
This year was fruitful for visitor figures, with the goals set by the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) all being achieved or within close reach, statistics ... -
Lawmaker calls to optimize tour routes
In recent months there has been a significant increase in visitor arrivals, with numbers surpassing 30 million in November, reaching approximately 87% of pre-pandemic levels. The ... -
December festivities as city celebrates its milestones
Christmas is around the corner, and with the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the establishment of Macau as a Special Administrative Region (SAR) as well ... -
Driver dies after car collides with bus
A 55-year-old woman tragically lost her life yesterday when her car rear-ended a bus around 4 p.m. at the intersection of Avenida de Venceslau de Morais ... -
New collaboration model between gaming ops, junkets
The gaming industry is witnessing the emergence of a new partnership model between gaming concessionaires and junkets. According to an interview with Ming Pao Hong Kong ... -
Construction begins on sandwich-class housing project
Construction on the first sandwich-class housing project in Iao Hon will likely begin Dec. 26, according to the Public Works Bureau (DSOP). The project, located near ... -
sworn in, backed by Beijing’s confidence
New Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai — Macau’s first leader born in mainland China — was sworn in Dec. 20, as Macau’s sixth-term Chief Executive during ... -
CE: Government’s foremost task is to uphold Xi’s speeches
The Chief Executive (CE), Sam Hou Fai, has said that studying, upholding, and implementing the spirit of President Xi Jinping’s speeches during his visit is the ... -
Decorative items suspected cause of Ritz fire
Decorative lanterns placed at the façade of the Ritz Building in Senado Square are the suspected cause of the fire that erupted in the early hours ... -
Free ferry rides and sea cruise for the 25th Anniversary
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Macau’s return to China, complimentary ferry rides were offered Dec. 23 between the Inner Harbour, Zhuhai and Wan Chai. Additionally, ... -
Tennis legends unite for 2024 MGM Tennis Masters
The “2024 MGM Macau Tennis Masters” begins today with two days of competition featuring a fresh team-based format that brings together global legends and top-ranked players. ... -
EPM calls for increased support from Portugal
The Portuguese School of Macau (EPM) is facing a teacher shortage and is calling on the Ministry of Education, Science and Innovation of Portugal (MECI) to ... -
Savor the Countdown: Indulge in MGM’s New Year’s Eve Culinary Celebrations
As the year winds down and the clock ticks towards 2025, there’s no better way to celebrate than under the iconic glass roofs of MGM MACAU ... -
China’s getting a big electric car battery swapping boost in 2025. Would that work across the globe?
China will soon see a massive expansion of electric vehicle battery swapping, as global battery maker CATL said Wednesday it is investing heavily in stations there ... -
China says US is ‘playing with fire’ after latest military aid for Taiwan
The Chinese government protested Sunday the latest American announcements of military sales and assistance to Taiwan, warning the United States that it is “playing with fire.” ... -
Beijing says Philippine plan to deploy midrange missiles would be ‘extremely irresponsible’
China said a plan by the Philippines to deploy midrange missiles would be a provocative move that stokes regional tensions. The Philippines top army official told ... -
A Feast to Remember: Celebrate New Year’s Eve at MGM
The countdown to 2025 is upon us, and there’s no better way to bid farewell to 2024 than with an unforgettable culinary journey at MGM MACAU ... -
Republican senators demand an end to science and tech cooperation with China
A group of Republican senators is demanding that the Biden administration revoke a science and technology agreement with China, barely a week after the two countries ... -
Tens of thousands displaced by ethnic violence suffer squalid conditions in camps
Phalneivah Khonsai ran for her life when violence struck her neighborhood in India’s restive northeast, carrying just the bare essentials in the hope that she and ... -
Malaysia agrees to resume ‘no find, no fee’ hunt
Malaysia’s government has agreed in principle to accept a second “no find, no fee” proposal from a U.S. company to renew the hunt for flight MH370, ... -
Nissan, Honda announce plans to merge, creating world’s No. 3 automaker
Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan have announced plans to work toward a merger, forming the world’s third-largest automaker by sales as the industry undergoes dramatic changes ... -
Christmas market attack claims lives in Magdeburg
Four women and a 9-year-old boy were killed and 200 people were injured when a man drove into a Christmas market teeming with holiday shoppers in ... -
1968 First astronauts orbit Moon
The Apollo 8 spacecraft has taken its crew of three astronauts safely into orbit around the Moon, the first manned space mission to achieve the feat. ... -
Bethlehem plans another somber Christmas under the shadow of war in Gaza
The Nativity Store in Manger Square has sold handmade olive wood carvings and religious items to people visiting the traditional birthplace of Jesus since 1927. But ... -
Seahawks’ loss to Vikings sends their playoff chances tumbling
For the Seattle Seahawks, there is now no easy path to the postseason. According to the NFL, the Seahawks’ probability of making the playoffs fell to ... -
Stampedes at charity events in Nigeria leave 67 dead, many of them children
Stampedes during three Christmas charity events across Nigeria have left at least 67 people dead in the past week, many of them children. Families are struggling ... -
Pope Francis calls for a ceasefire on all fronts in his prayer ahead of Christmas
Pope Francis called for a ceasefire on all war fronts in his Sunday Angelus prayer ahead of Christmas, condemning the “cruelty” of bombing schools and hospitals ... -
Macao SAR embarking on new stage of development
In his speech commemorating the 25th anniversary of Macao’s return to the motherland on Friday, President Xi Jinping spoke highly of the special administrative region’s achievements ... -
Tuesday, December 24, 2024 – edition no. 4631
* Xi’s vision, CE’s commitment — To uphold Xi Jinping’s directives is foremost task for gov’t, says Sam Hou Fai as the president urges for economic ...
